Although slightly misleading, the Bucks were down by 9 with 12 to go. He was literally a man amongst boys. Just fed him the ball the entire second half.

One thing specifically that concerned me was Matta did not sub the entire second half. On one side it was an easy game plan to just feed Sullinger all night, but this non-subbing brings back memories of last year. One time fluke or trend to see in the future? Thoughts.

Pretty sweet game. I took my son and nephew last night. Sullinger also missed 10 free throws so he could have had even more. I don't think he shot further than 5 feet from the basket all night. Matta loves Craft at point. Buford started the game but Craft started the second half and like you said, no substitutes. Lauderdale started, got his senior respect minutes then never sniffed the court in the late first half or second half either.

Matta sat Lauderdale because IUPUI was playing "small ball", their "big man" was actually playing on the perimeter last night. That made Lauderdale a liability because his strength is defending the post. Only needed one big body, and I think Matta made the right decision by keeping Sully in.

Didn't mind the shortened rotation after Ohio State's nine day layoff. Especially during a close game like last nights, I like seeing Ohio State's best players on the court.

davidregimbal wrote:Matta sat Lauderdale because IUPUI was playing "small ball", their "big man" was actually playing on the perimeter last night. That made Lauderdale a liability because his strength is defending the post. Only needed one big body, and I think Matta made the right decision by keeping Sully in.

Didn't mind the shortened rotation after Ohio State's nine day layoff. Especially during a close game like last nights, I like seeing Ohio State's best players on the court.

Good seeing you in here, David. Don't be a stranger.

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Cerebral_DownTime wrote:I don't care who it came against, 40 points is still a great game. That's like the 4th time in 40 years that's happened.

Please sweet baby Jesus lord in heaven, let there be an NBA lockout for the next 3 years so I can watch Sullinger.

He would look good in Wine And Gold, despite those colors sucking balls.

Yep. yep.

Kid can say all the right Ohio shit, too. Have jilted Bron fans who are wearing Lyin' King T's but secretly listening to "Feelings" in the fetal position watching Heat highlights eating out of his palm.